Patents by Inventor Robert A. Horne

Robert A. Horne has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 11478388
    Abstract: A wing for an adult incontinent device is disclosed. The adult incontinent device has a chassis with a lateral attachment surface. The wing includes a stretch laminate with at least one nonwoven layer and at least one elastic layer. The nonwoven layer and the elastic layer are bound together in face-to-face contact. The stretch laminate has at least one stretch zone and at least one non-stretch zone. The stretch laminate has no overlap portions between the stretch zone and the non-stretch zone. One end of the wing is affixed to the lateral attachment surface of the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2022
    Assignee: APLIX
    Inventors: Alexander James Neeb, Michael Dan Brower, Donald Harley Lester, Andrew Robert Horne
  • Patent number: 11413845
    Abstract: A stretch laminate for use in hygiene products includes: an extensible, non-elastic spunbond or spunmelt nonwoven laminated to an elastic film; and the stretch laminate is activated, has a cross direction (CD) elongation at 10N in a range of 80-150% for a 50 mm sample width, and has fractures of less than 10% of the stretch laminate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: APLIX
    Inventors: Donald Harley Lester, Andrew Robert Horne, Alexander James Neeb
  • Publication number: 20190126587
    Abstract: A stretch laminate for use in hygiene products includes: an extensible, non-elastic spunbond or spunmelt nonwoven laminated to an elastic film; and the stretch laminate is activated, has a cross direction (CD) elongation at 10N in a range of 80-150% for a 50 mm sample width, and has fractures of less than 10% of the stretch laminate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Donald Harley Lester, Andrew Robert Horne, Alexander James Neeb
  • Publication number: 20190070048
    Abstract: A wing for an adult incontinent device is disclosed. The adult incontinent device has a chassis with a lateral attachment surface. The wing includes a stretch laminate with at least one nonwoven layer and at least one elastic layer. The nonwoven layer and the elastic layer are bound together in face-to-face contact. The stretch laminate has at least one stretch zone and at least one non-stretch zone. The stretch laminate has no overlap portions between the stretch zone and the non-stretch zone. One end of the wing is affixed to the lateral attachment surface of the chassis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Inventors: Alexander James Neeb, Michael Dan Brower, Donald Harley Lester, Andrew Robert Horne
  • Patent number: 9460051
    Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method of monitoring an asset including an independent component, the method including: receiving at an electronic device data related to operation of an asset, the data including utilization data of an independent component of the asset; interpreting, using a processor, the utilization to determine an utilization or operational characteristic of the asset; performing, using a processor, analysis of the utilization or operational characteristic in view of a stored target to produce a performance output; filtering, using a processor, to improve accuracy; and providing a report that includes the operational characteristic and/or utilization output; wherein utilization data of the independent component is generated by detecting the engine status of a prime mover of the asset; detecting a position of the independent component; wherein the independent component provides work functionality independent of the engine status.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Inventor: Brent Robert Horne
  • Patent number: 6672450
    Abstract: An idler system for conveyors, the system providing an idler which is released or propelled downwardly away from the conveyor belt, when a pre-determined condition is present, such as the tripping of an idler guard or the presence of a pre-determined amount of pressure on the idler. The idler itself may be releasably attached to a conveyor framework, or it may be provided with an idler bracket which is partially or wholly released with the idler.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2004
    Assignee: Northwest Product Design, LLC
    Inventor: Robert A. Horne
  • Publication number: 20030080150
    Abstract: A dispenser, in the form of a sachet, made from a water-soluble plastics material, containing a personal care composition including at least one surfactant together with an effervescent base material, the base material including any material or combination of materials that when in contact with a sufficient amount of water liberates gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2002
    Publication date: May 1, 2003
    Inventors: Alison Cowan, Graham Robert Horne, Craig Joseph Davies, Jason Ronald Fullman
  • Publication number: 20020186900
    Abstract: A standup flexible pouch having an asymmetrical shape includes a front wall, a back wall, and a gusset having a back gusset panel and a front gusset panel that is offset from the back gusset panel. The standup flexible pouch is formed from a sheet of flexible packaging material, and, when the pouch is filled, the front wall and the front gusset panel protrude outwardly from the back wall, forming a skull shape. The lower portion of the front wall and the front gusset panel of the gusset are sealed together along opposing miter gusset regions to further effect the skull shape of the pouch. The difference in length between the front wall and the back wall is directly proportional to the offset, the relationship of the gusset width to the pouch height is approximately one-to-one and the relationship of the pouch width to the gusset width is approximately two-to-one.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Publication date: December 12, 2002
    Inventor: Robert Horne
  • Publication number: 20020153231
    Abstract: An idler system for conveyors, the system providing an idler which is released or propelled downwardly away from the conveyor belt, when a pre-determined condition is present, such as the tripping of an idler guard or the presence of a pre-determined amount of pressure on the idler. The idler itself may be releasably attached to a conveyor framework, or it may be provided with an idler bracket which is partially or wholly released with the idler.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2002
    Publication date: October 24, 2002
    Applicant: Northwest Product Design, LLC.
    Inventor: Robert A. Horne
  • Patent number: 5670470
    Abstract: A process for stabilising percarbonate by coating with a coating agent. The percarbonate particles are treated with a concentrated aqueous solution containing at least one boron compound selected from the metal and ortho boric acids and at least one phosphate. Water is removed to provide the coated percarbonate particles which are useful in bleaching and washing compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: September 23, 1997
    Assignee: Solvay Interox Limited
    Inventors: Graham Robert Horne, Alun Pryce James
  • Patent number: 5665427
    Abstract: The invention relates to a process for stabilizing particulate alkali metal percarbonate by coating by coating it with an aqueous solution, preferably concentrated, of a complex formed from a boric acid or borate and an organic diol, polyol or hydroxycarboxylic acid, to the resulting coated product, and to compositions including the product. The coating can additionally contain an alkali metal neutral salt such as sodium chloride or sodium sulphate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Assignee: Solvay Interox Limited
    Inventors: Graham Robert Horne, Alun Pryce James
  • Patent number: D465650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Printpack Illinois, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Horne